Las Vegas Domestic Violence Lawyer

Aggressive Defense for Violent Crime Charges

Fights between spouses are often taken out of context or escalated by a
neighbor or witness calling the police. What was once a small dispute
may quickly turn into a legal matter, as many police officers will arrest
you even if your spouse or partner is not pressing charges. Regardless
of the exact circumstances which led to your arrest, allegations of domestic
violence are taken very seriously by law enforcement and judges.

You need to speak with our
criminal lawyers in Las Vegas, NV from The Draskovich Law Group right away after an arrest. We are not afraid
to fight against prosecutors or the members of local domestic violence
units to ensure that your rights are fully protected.

Domestic Violence Charges & Penalties

Our firm is familiar with the way domestic violence cases are approached
and we are dedicated to working towards a positive outcome for your case.
We understand that a domestic violence charge can lead to serious consequences,
both legally and personally. In addition to legal consequences such as
jail time or probation, if a restraining order is put in place you could
also find yourself unable to visit your home, your spouse, or your children.

Impact of Domestic Violence Conviction

Being convicted of domestic violence can carry many different legal consequences.
Not only will you spend at least 2 days in jail, but you will also be
required to attend a 90-minute class once a week for six months.

A domestic violence conviction can affect your life in a number of ways:

Your child custody agreement may be affected

You may lose the ability to carry a firearm

You may be sentenced to time in jail

Your immigrant status may be affected

A restraining order may be filed against you

Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody

In Nevada, if you have a domestic violence conviction, you may be presumed
to be an unfit parent. Unfortunately, some parents will make false allegations
of domestic abuse in order to gain leverage in a custody battle. If you
have been accused of domestic violence and are going through a divorce
or custody battle, you have to understand that these charges can have
a great impact on how much time you are able to spend with your children.

Losing Your Right to Bear Arms

Additionally, you may lose your right to bear arms if a conviction of domestic
violence is reached. There are no exemptions or exceptions to this rule.
If you are in law enforcement, you will lose your job and if you are in
the military, you will be discharged. Not only will you lose your right
to possess a firearm, but you also cannot be with people who possess firearms.
Even if you do not live in Nevada, but are convicted of domestic violence
here, you will still lose your right to bear arms in any and all U.S. states.

Consequences of Domestic Violence on Immigration

If you are not a citizen of the United States and are convicted of domestic
violence, you can be deported. Domestic violence crimes are viewed as
"crimes of moral turpitude," which is grounds for deportation.
Even if you are not deported, your conviction could impact your immigration
status in the near future.

Representation Against DV Teams in Las Vegas

The domestic violence (DV) teams have been established to cut down on incidents
of domestic violence throughout Nevada. Our legal team has the resources
and skill to gather sufficient evidence on your behalf to highlight your
innocence. We have extensive experience showing prosecutors and the local
DV team assigned to your case that the evidence against you is weak and
the charges should be dropped.

To schedule a
free case evaluation with a Las Vegas domestic violence lawyer, please call us now at (702) 381-6590.

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